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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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